Megan Roche is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE and the 2016 USA Track & Field Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. A five-time national champion, she's also the North American Mountain Running Champion and a six-time member of Team USA. Her new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2C9t2Xh" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer</a> was written with her husband David Roche (also an elite runner who contributed to our <a href="https://strengthrunning.com/recovery-prevention-black-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention</a>) and presents a unique and compelling view of how to excel as a distance runner. In it, she discusses a wide range of fascinating topics for runners: <ul> <li>The difference between hard and fast – and when to prioritize each</li> <li>How to define "the process"</li> <li>Why kindness can help you become a better runner</li> </ul> And of course, Megan and David cover the training side of things with a focus on how to get the most out of your body. In this podcast conversation, Megan and I talk about: <ul> <li>Can positivity make you a more robust runner?</li> <li>Does running make people more optimistic?</li> <li>Why is running "meaningless?"</li> <li>How her medical degree has impacted her training</li> <li>A lot more…</li> </ul>

Megan Roche is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE and the 2016 USA Track & Field Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. A five-time national champion, she's also the North American Mountain Running Champion and a six-time member of Team USA. Her new book The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer was written with her husband David Roche (also an elite runner who contributed to our Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention) and presents a unique and compelling view of how to excel as a distance runner. In it, she discusses a wide range of fascinating topics for runners: The difference between hard and fast – and when to prioritize each How to define "the process" Why kindness can help you become a better runner And of course, Megan and David cover the training side of things with a focus on how to get the most out of your body. In this podcast conversation, Megan and I talk about: Can positivity make you a more robust runner? Does running make people more optimistic? Why is running "meaningless?" How her medical degree has impacted her training A lot more…

Megan Roche is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE and the 2016 USA Track &amp; Field Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. A five-time national champion, she's also the North American Mountain Running Champion and a six-time member of Team USA. Her new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2C9t2Xh" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer</a> was written with her husband David Roche (also an elite runner who contributed to our <a href="https://strengthrunning.com/recovery-prevention-black-book" rel="noopener noreferrer">Little Black Book of Recovery &amp; Prevention</a>) and presents a unique and compelling view of how to excel as a distance runner. In it, she discusses a wide range of fascinating topics for runners: <ul> <li>The difference between hard and fast – and when to prioritize each</li> <li>How to define "the process"</li> <li>Why kindness can help you become a better runner</li> </ul> And of course, Megan and David cover the training side of things with a focus on how to get the most out of your body. In this podcast conversation, Megan and I talk about: <ul> <li>Can positivity make you a more robust runner?</li> <li>Does running make people more optimistic?</li> <li>Why is running "meaningless?"</li> <li>How her medical degree has impacted her training</li> <li>A lot more…</li> </ul>

Episode 82: Megan Roche on Becoming a Happy Runner

The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster.

Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.

You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.

The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.

If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!

Connect with Jason and Strength Running:

- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv

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The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life. The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media. If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast! Connect with Jason and Strength Running: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2 - Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge - Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv

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